Teri Phipps
LOWERY ROAD, HUNTINGTOWN, MD 20639Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Maryland EXCELS Level 1 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Is One Emergency Form That Needs to Be Updated. Please Have Parent Update and Send a Copy to Licensing Specialist.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Dec 3, 20242 Findings2 Important
- There Are Two Emergency Forms That Need Daily13A.15.03.04A(1)
There are two emergency forms that need daily, authorized pick up people added to them and two emergency forms that need health care provider information added to them. Please obtain from parents and send copies to LS.
- There Are Two Emergency Forms That Need to Be Updated. Please Have Parents Update and Send Copies to LS.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Dec 4, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Emergency Forms Need to Be Updated: WA, HR. Please Have Parents Update Forms and Add to Files. Send Copies to LS.13A.15.03.04A(3)
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